Max Dutton

3 days ago | kwch.com | Max Dutton

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Several streets and roads in Sedgwick County are closed Wednesday morning according to the county’s interactive road closure map. That includes a stretch of North Broadway in Valley Center and 127th Street in east Wichita. The message from Sedgwick County following heavy rains and flooding on Tuesday is to avoid driving through any road barriers or roads that appear to be flooded. Firefighters carried out 119 water rescues between midnight and 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

1 week ago | kwch.com | Max Dutton

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The first stage of renovations at Wichita State’s Cessna Stadium have finished just in time for this weekend’s state track meet. Phase One primarily focused on the east side of the stadium, with new seating for 5,800 people, a ticket pavilion, renovated restrooms and a new plaza. WSU said Phase Two will start right after the all-class meet to minimize disruptions. The renovations will happen in four phases, and they have a price tag of nearly $20 million.

1 week ago | wibw.com | Max Dutton |Matt Heilman

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - With school out for summer, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers emphasizes the critical importance of safety in and on the water, especially when boating. Progressive Insurance is providing free loaner life jackets to lakes that’ve the most experienced water-related public recreation deaths. In Kansas, the potentially life-saving devices are going to Wilson Lake, in parts of Russell and Lincoln counties, and to Lake Perry, in Jefferson County.

1 week ago | kwch.com | Max Dutton |Matt Heilman

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - With school out for summer, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers emphasizes the critical importance of safety in and on the water, especially when boating. Progressive Insurance is providing free loaner life jackets to lakes that’ve the most experienced water-related public recreation deaths. In Kansas, the potentially life-saving devices are going to Wilson Lake, in parts of Russell and Lincoln counties, and to Lake Perry, in Jefferson County.

2 weeks ago | kwch.com | Max Dutton

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - May is Better Sleep Month, and we’re offering tips on how to make sure you set yourself up for more efficient rest. We all know the importance of sleep. If you’re one of those people who feels like you never get enough sleep, now is a great time to reset that nighttime routine. Here are five tips to get you started from Dr. Efrat Lamandre, a nurse practitioner and sleep expert:It’s important to set a sleep schedule -- go to bed and wake up at the same times, even on weekends.